Caravaggio seats GP!!!
Racer
Joined: May 2004
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From: Southern California CA
Can I please see pics of the race version and and the non-race version seats? I would think that the race version are more expensive. Can you please explain more on why it isnt? Im guessing cause the non-race version are more comfortable?
Thanks for the answers...
-Kam
Thanks for the answers...
-Kam
Le Mans Master
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From: Black Forest CO
Is there sufficient adjustment with the standard factory rails to allow for a good driving position with the Race Seat that does not have and adjustable back? My car has the standard rails and no telescoping steering column.
Last edited by VortechC5; Feb 6, 2005 at 03:18 PM.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Black Forest Colorado
I really like the way the seats look, I've been toying with getting a set of these for a long time now. I'm still a little concerned with:
1. Fit - having never sat in a set, how narrow are they?
2. How upright is the seat back? I'm concerned about adjusting to the correct driving/racing position.
3. I've seen several posts showing wear issues with the harness belts coming through the seat holes, as I will be racing my car, I don't want to spend $2,500 on a set of seats that are not designed to resist wear and tear of the harness?
Thoughts?
I'm 6', 34" waist?
Thanks for your input!
1. Fit - having never sat in a set, how narrow are they?
2. How upright is the seat back? I'm concerned about adjusting to the correct driving/racing position.
3. I've seen several posts showing wear issues with the harness belts coming through the seat holes, as I will be racing my car, I don't want to spend $2,500 on a set of seats that are not designed to resist wear and tear of the harness?
Thoughts?
I'm 6', 34" waist?
Thanks for your input!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 5,475
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From: Black Forest CO
If you find the answers please post (or, give me a call).
Originally Posted by COLORADO FRC
I really like the way the seats look, I've been toying with getting a set of these for a long time now. I'm still a little concerned with:
1. Fit - having never sat in a set, how narrow are they?
2. How upright is the seat back? I'm concerned about adjusting to the correct driving/racing position.
3. I've seen several posts showing wear issues with the harness belts coming through the seat holes, as I will be racing my car, I don't want to spend $2,500 on a set of seats that are not designed to resist wear and tear of the harness?
Thoughts?
I'm 6', 34" waist?
Thanks for your input!
1. Fit - having never sat in a set, how narrow are they?
2. How upright is the seat back? I'm concerned about adjusting to the correct driving/racing position.
3. I've seen several posts showing wear issues with the harness belts coming through the seat holes, as I will be racing my car, I don't want to spend $2,500 on a set of seats that are not designed to resist wear and tear of the harness?
Thoughts?
I'm 6', 34" waist?
Thanks for your input!
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 331
Likes: 1
From: Black Forest Colorado
I left John a message with my questions, I'll let you know what he says tomorrow!
Nice weather huh! Took me 1 1/2 hours to get into work this morning, some people should just stay home (or move back to California!).
Nice weather huh! Took me 1 1/2 hours to get into work this morning, some people should just stay home (or move back to California!).
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 331
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From: Black Forest Colorado
I'm in as well, John has my CC number. I believe he said I made #2, so 3 to go.
VortechC5 - John said he is a 36" waist, fits in his seats just fine. He also said he has never had issues with quality, so I said I'd find the post that was made with the issue around where the harness belt comes through. He said this was the first he had heard of it, said you can't fix something if you don't know about it!
I'm going with black on black with red stitching!
VortechC5 - John said he is a 36" waist, fits in his seats just fine. He also said he has never had issues with quality, so I said I'd find the post that was made with the issue around where the harness belt comes through. He said this was the first he had heard of it, said you can't fix something if you don't know about it!
I'm going with black on black with red stitching!
Last edited by COLORADO FRC; Feb 8, 2005 at 01:26 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Vilano Beach FL
What do you guys think is the going rate for stock black Z06 seats? Assuming very good condition (drivers seat back is brand new, replaced under warranty).
Minus I guess whatever has to be transplanted over to the new Caravaggio race seats (is there anything? brackets, rails?).
Just trying to get a sense of the final delta in pricing on the seats. If I can down to about $1500 or so (assuming selling the seats), I'll 99% likely be in!
Minus I guess whatever has to be transplanted over to the new Caravaggio race seats (is there anything? brackets, rails?).
Just trying to get a sense of the final delta in pricing on the seats. If I can down to about $1500 or so (assuming selling the seats), I'll 99% likely be in!
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Black Forest Colorado
I tried looking up GM costs for corvette seats, but could only get 'individual pieces' to come up, not the entire seat. The 'pieces' were pretty expensive!
I'm just guessing here, but would think $350 - $500 each. I couldn't find any for sale on the C5 parts for sale forum either. Someone said there was a set on e-bay but I didn't try to find them for price.
Try posting on the for sale forum and people will tell you what they think they are worth, plenty of opinions on the forum!
I'm just guessing here, but would think $350 - $500 each. I couldn't find any for sale on the C5 parts for sale forum either. Someone said there was a set on e-bay but I didn't try to find them for price.
Try posting on the for sale forum and people will tell you what they think they are worth, plenty of opinions on the forum!
Le Mans Master
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From: Black Forest CO
Here is a pic of some that were just for sale http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1004036
I am trying to make up my mind whether or not I "need" some in black now that there is a GP going on.
I am trying to make up my mind whether or not I "need" some in black now that there is a GP going on.
Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
I can't find a picture worth squat for the non-racing seats.
Their web site sucks. All the pictures are the size of a dime.
Their web site sucks. All the pictures are the size of a dime.
Lepus-temperamentalus
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by VortechC5
Here is a pic of some that were just for sale http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1004036
I am trying to make up my mind whether or not I "need" some in black now that there is a GP going on.
I am trying to make up my mind whether or not I "need" some in black now that there is a GP going on.
Le Mans Master
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From: dudley MA
i have the racing caravaggio seats. im 200ibs with a 34in waist. i fit great. the only thing i dont like is the bottom cushing is like plywood. everything is great.if i did it again id get the regular version .
Le Mans Master
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From: Black Forest CO
No, those are the sport seats. You can get them (I think) with or without the holes for a harness.
Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
Thanks, but aren't those the racing ones too? They've got cut-outs for the racing harness.